K154
Oshkosh UK HET

Oshkosh UK HET

The OSHKOSH 1070F Tractor & King GTS100/7 Trailer combination is the new UK HET (Heavy Equipment Transporter) which will be in full service from July 6th 2004.The UK HET will replace the venerable Scammell Commander (see our kit K060) which has provided wonderful service throughout its long hard working life.

This massive transporter can carry all UK combat vehicles such as the Challenger-2 MBT, Warrior IFV (2 off!), ISO containers, indeed any load you can imagine, (and many you can’t!). The M1070F is based on the US Army M1070 Tractor (see our kit K153), and shares some of the chassis and drive-train items, but is completely reworked externally for UK use and fitted with a larger engine. The GTS100/7 Trailer by King is all new. All up Gross Train Weight (GTW) for a fully loaded HET is 118 Tonnes. Maximum speed is 50 mph.

This massive 1/35th scale model by David Jane and Rob Tearle was designed and produced by us with the full co-operation of Fasttrax, Oshkosh and King. We are delighted to say that Accurate Armour supplied these models and our Challenger-2 to the defence industry consortium to mark ‘The UK’s largest ever heavy haulage equipment contract’ (2003).

This 1/35th scale model includes full interior detail, engine, suspension and transmission, stowage, etched brass detail set, glazing and full colour decals. The completed model is 26.5” (673mm) long, 4” (101mm) wide and 4.25” (118mm) high. Further details for the tractor and trailer can be found by selecting products K154T and K154S

Note that the US Army and British Army versions have completely different trailers: US=SEI M1000 semi-trailer, UK=King GTS 100/7 semi-trailer